Leon H. Ollivier Middle vs Raffaello Palla Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,152 students
Raffaello Palla Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
| Measure | Leon H. Ollivier Middle Bakersfield, California | Raffaello Palla Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 1,334 | #3065 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11028 of 15,369 | #36621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,152 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 1,152 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leon H. Ollivier Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 33.0).
- •Raffaello Palla Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Leon H. Ollivier Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Leon H. Ollivier Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 94.5%).
- •Leon H. Ollivier Middle does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.7).
- •Leon H. Ollivier Middle is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 770.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leon H. Ollivier Middle better than Raffaello Palla Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leon H. Ollivier Middle ranks higher (34.2 vs 33.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Leon H. Ollivier Middle and Raffaello Palla Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leon H. Ollivier Middle: 1,152. Raffaello Palla Elementary: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leon H. Ollivier Middle and Raffaello Palla Elementary rank in California?
Leon H. Ollivier Middle is 636th of 1,334 and Raffaello Palla Elementary is 3065th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).